Ok, so we had the digital scrapbook thing but I just love this whole blog thing. It's so great and you can get such a great glimpse of what family life is like for everyone. I love it! It's also such a great way to keep in touch. So, here you go.
This will be my own personal walk through grief and hope along with glimpses of our precious children. I hope you enjoy! I will enjoy putting it together I'm sure!
Everyone asks about the children so I will give you a brief overview with some photos of course into their little world.
Campbell, well, let's just say give her a bottle, some food, a nap and we're set! She is precious and is about the smiliest kid you will ever meet. We had her six month pictures made this past week and in 25 minutes we had three outfit changes and were out the door. Nothing short of miraculous for all of you who have done this before!
Davis is doing great but he misses Blair terribly(as we all do) and when he is missing him inevitably asks, 'Mommy, where's daddy?' It's so obvious that he cannot even begin to comprehend and maybe because the rest of us can't either?? Today, we went to the base pool after Kindermusik and he said 'Mommy, there's daddy in that airplane -let's go get him." So innocent and then after we talked about heaven he said, "Mommy, is daddy in his mansion playing his guitar?" What? Out of the mouth of babes---no wonder Jesus loved kids so much! How could you not? What he knows about heaven is so perfect and yet he really thinks that one day we will drive up at our house and Blair will be there. Don't we wish it could be like that! So, needless to say I cried myself to the pool barely able to drive with the tears in my eyes.
But, I have to remind myself, Blair has won the ultimate and this is not about survival on this earth it is about thriving and giving God all the glory and honor that He deserves. Yes, painful but there is no other reasonable option for me at this point. Obviously, Davis and Campbell will both hang on my EVERY word and I want them to KNOW up close and personal that VeggieTales song--Our God is bigger than the boogie man and HE IS WATCHING OUT FOR YOU AND ME! Praise Him for it!
18 comments:
I love this Rachel.You have been on my mind this week. Your story made me tear up..thank you for sharing. I love you. Call me if you need company at the base pool ever.
Brandy
I am crying and I NEVER cry! I love the blog. I miss you and can't wait to see you in July. Kiss those babies for me. Love, Lins
Rachel, I have just wept for you and your precious Davis and Campbell as I read your blog. I pray for y'all and know you are clinging to the Saviour! I hope to see you soon.
Love, Jamie
Rachel,
This is so wonderful. Not only can we keep up with you but we get to see your wonderful babies. We love you so much and wish we lived closer. You all are in our prayers daily. Blair knew he was marrying a wonderful, Godly woman who would be the best mother to his children. Boy, was he right!
Kyle, Carrie and Gatlin
Hey Rachel! Love the blog... thinking about doing one myself... I'll be looking forward to updates! We must get Bes and Campbell's pictures together... in their matching swimsuits!! :) I love it! Love you much and you and the kids remain in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so happy you decided to join the blog world! It makes me feel somewhat connected from way out here on the West coast. I love hearing about you & your babes. I hope you are more diligent about blogging than I am...I know we can all learn so much from yall as you 'walk through grief and hope'.
Wow! What an amazing sister God gave me! Give Davis a big hug from "Ms. Beccer" and Campbell(aka "blue eyes" in our house) a big kiss. We all know why Jesus loved children...what an amazing faith Davis has. Blair is dancing on streets of gold as we speak..can't wait to see him again. My life is forever changed because of Blair's walk...thank you God...and thank you Blair. I love you Rachel and you are on my heart.
Love,
Beccer
Elizabeth sent me this link, and I'm so glad you have a blog. You and your sweet precious children have been our prayers and always will be. I love that I'll be able to keep up with y'all when we move in August. Your faith has really inspired our family and I'm so thankful God put y'all into our lives. You'll never know!!
We have a blog too- you should check it out sometime :)
http://whippetmom.vox.com
And we're always at the pool too (unless someone's pooped in it!)
-Liz Behm
Man you are truly wirnessing to so many without even knowing. I thank God for you and Blair and what you both have taught me about my walk. I hope that I turn out to be 1/2 of the person that you are. Believe me those babies will know their daddy through all of us. Can't wait til the 4th
Love you Jenna
first of all : everybody smile !!!!!!! That's what Boo teached me and that will always remain with me. In the good time and in the bad, try to smile, if not for you, for your beloved
miss ya
Your dad sent me the blog link... they are both so crazy about those grands! Your dad is a hoot! Hope to see you your next trip to Flo-town. Much love to you.
Rachael,
You probably don't know me but I read your blog from a link that was on Elizabeth Akins blog. My husband is in pilot training at Columbus and I went to the memorial for Blair and Matthew.
Your speech at the memorial was not only amazing because of your strength, but inspiring as well. After the accident happened, I was a mess, not just because of how sorry I was for both you and Carrie for losing your loved ones, but also to think about what it would be like if I was in that situation. I pray that if I ever have to experience a tragedy like this, I can be as strong as you are. You are amazing and Davis and Campbell are so very blessed to have a mother like you. I just wanted to tell you that you are inspiring.
Kelcy
(I work at the Fitness Factor and I have met you once there)
Rachel, you have been on my mind all week. Wednesday I was cleaning out a box and found Blair's senior picture. I sat there and cried still trying to understand why this happened. We have so many great memories and we will never forget that great wit with those one line zingers he used to throw out there sitting on Gran's sofa in the den at holidays. Judy sent me this blog and I am so glad you are doing this. It is wonderful seeing photos of the children and just hearing how things are going. Know that you, Campbell and Davis are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Love, Donna
Hey Rachel,
Thanks so much for writing the blog. Now, we won't have to keep hounding you with phone calls to see how you're doing. Yeah right, you know we'll keep calling all the time. I hope you know what an amazing mom you are!! You love those precious kids so completely and passionately even when you feel like you're falling short. I hope you can remember that God loves you just as passionately and completely. He knew these dark days would be a part of your life on this earth, and just as he's watching out for Campbell and Davis, he's also watching out for you!!! Nothing is a surprise to him !! When the days get hard and you start to feel completely overwhelmed by your circumstances, cling to the truth that he speaks to you !! For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you,not to harm you; to give you a hope and a future !! Jer. 29. He does have awesome plans for you and they are good !! He is your hope and your future !! Keep blogging and we'll keep praying !! We love you and the kids !! Talk to you soon !!
Love, Rebecca and David
Tell Davis he did good on the diving board and ask him if he can
do a belly flop. , love, Cooper
Rachel, I can't even read what I am typing after reading that. No telling what this will say! You and the kids, Paige, David and Judy are in my prayers daily. I know this is an especially difficult weekend and I wish I could ease the pain somehow. Your faith is so encouraging in the midst of your pain. When you mention that you can see God's mercy that lets me know that your "joy" has not been robbed. This joy comes from our faith and relationship with the Lord and is not dependent on what is going on around us and the trials this world has to offer. Thank God this is not our permanent home! I love seeing pictures of Davis and Campbell....they couldn't be any cuter! I think of calling you but I hate to with all that you have going on now. I am so glad you did this! Love, Karla
Rachel,
I truely miss you. I am so sorry for your loss, but I know that God does everything for a reason. I know that He has given you the strength to carry on your life with your beautiful children and show them the way through the life of His son Jesus. I'm sure it isn't easy and there will be ups and downs. But I know you and I know you are a woman of strong faith and He will lead you.
I think about you often. I miss the wonderful partnership You, Josh and I had at Lilly! Such great people!
If there is ever anything I can do for you please let me know. I hope one of these days in my travels I'll get to come by and say hello and to meet your beautiful children.
Bless you. I Love you!
Scott Harbison
Rachel, The children are beautiful!! I pray for you to have the "peace that passes all understanding" as you face each day. Davis and Campbell will give you a reason to get up each day and enjoy the life God has given you on this earth. I have felt a special connection to you since the very first day we met when you called on me as a Pharm Rep. God brought you into my life to show me the courage of a Christian women. You have done that and much more. Love to you, Deborah Dyar
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